BobbieThomas

Professional Girlfriend

After years of describing who I am & what I do, I had to boil it
down to "Professional Girlfriend". I hope you'll consider this
site a warm and cozy couch and let me share all of the tips, tricks, & tools that I have with you.

The engineers at Panasonic seem to have taken a page directly out of Snow White with their latest innovation: a smart mirror designed to help everyone become “the fairest of them all”. Using built-in sensors and facial recognition software, the mirror offers instant skin and beauty tips and product recommendations based on your reflection. It can even sync with your calendar and suggest makeup items based on events you may have coming up. While it’s not available for consumers just yet, you may slowly start to see them pop up in salons and beauty retailers.

Very few things are as personally rewarding as going to a candy store and filling a bag with whatever odd combination of gummy bears, malted milk balls and jelly beans your heart desires. The website Sugarwish.com has taken that fun and put it online. You can send a friend a virtual Sugarwish and let them select their 4 favorites from the digital “bins,” or you can send out your own chosen combo. The website is cute, easy to use, and the treats will arrive, adorably packaged, right on your doorstep.

Two female entrepreneurs recently started a lingerie line that is stripping things down to the basics, in a really good way. Marissa Vosper and Lauren Schwab’s Negative Underwear collection (tagline “cut the crap” on its web site), is breaking the uncomfortable mold of pushed up, padded, and overly embellished designs while still staying stylish. A big POSITIVE for those of us wanting something cool and comfortable, without sacrificing the sexy. They definitely seem like girls’ girls and I’m loving their simple approach to intimates. Here are a few of my favorite minimal pieces from their winter whites collection.

I love when technology merges with style in ways we can truly benefit from. Behold a few high-tech fashion finds…

QBracelet: For any woman who likes jewelry and also owns a cell phone (all of us?), a sleek new bracelet that doubles as a charger. Helpful for those who often find themselves stranded sans juice. ($78 https://www.qdesigns.co)

Ringly: This Bond-esque ring syncs with your phone and apps to let you know who’s calling you, what’s next on your calendar, and other important messages. ($195; https://ringly.com)

Netatmo June bracelets: These discrete wrap bracelets measure your exposure to the sun so you know when it’s time to slather on the SPF. It also suggests the best SPF cream for your skin based on your UV levels. ($99; https://www.netatmo.com)

There’s definitely no shortage of sport fanatics out there, but even if you don’t consider yourself a superfan, there’s no shame in wanting to stylishly support your preferred team during Sunday’s Super Bowl festivities. In case you are having a sportswear struggle, here’s some inspiration.

If you don’t like your lipgloss, you can wipe it off. If you don’t like how your bun came out, you can do it again. But if you don’t like how your mascara turned out, you’re pretty much screwed. This is the reason that Urban Decay developed something called Resurrection. They claim that if you comb a thin coat of the substance through your lashes, it’ll soften them up and bring them back to a workable state so you can fix clumps, kinks and even choose to add another coat of mascara if you want (for instance at the end of the day). $16, urbandecay.com starting February 1.

You use your phone to read the news, go shopping, and order food… Now you can use it to manage your beauty bag! Here are 3 beauty apps to know about:

1) Think Dirty: An easy way to learn about the ingredients in our cosmetics and personal care products. Scan the product barcode and the app will provide info on the product, ingredients, and even cleaner options to use. (Perfect for my pregnancy pals )

2) Stash: Lets you track the use of your favorite beauty products. Scan the item’s barcode and the app will calculate when you’ll run out and even any current sales.

3) Drugstore Dupes: A brilliant idea for those who want to try new beauty without going broke. The app helps you find similar substitutes for the high end options, at more affordable prices. Works for makeup, skin care, nails, haircare, and beauty tools!

Katy Perry fan or not, when the singer, who is slated to entertain us during Sunday’s big halftime show, instagrammed a picture of her game-ready football toes, nail enthusiasts took notice. So for anyone interested, below is an easy 3-step D.I.Y. decal option that you can tackle at home.

With winter in full swing, we all want to stay stylish without sacrificing comfort. With this in mind, I’ve rounded up some of my favorite forgiving, soft, styles that still look polished and chic. Check out my picks above, and rest knowing that even though the holidays are over, you don’t have to squeeze back into your skinny jeans just yet. xx